🌿 Chemical Peel Preparation Guide

A chemical peel helps refresh and brighten your skin by gently removing damaged layers and stimulating new cell growth. To ensure the best results, please follow these preparation steps:

A Week Before

  • Avoid retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin), glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other strong exfoliants.

  • Do not use waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis on the treatment area.

  • Stay out of direct sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners.

  • Postpone your appointment if you have a cold sore outbreak, active infection, rash, or open wound in the treatment area.

A Few Days Before

  • Stop using any scrubs, aggressive exfoliants, or at-home peels.

  • Keep your skin moisturized and hydrated.

  • If you are prone to cold sores, let us know — preventive medication may be recommended.

On Treatment Day

  • Arrive with a clean face (no makeup, lotion, sunscreen, or skincare products).

  • Avoid shaving the treatment area the morning of your peel.

  • Stay well hydrated by drinking water.

✨ Tip: Plan your chemical peel when you can allow for a few days of possible redness, dryness, or flaking as your skin heals and renews.

🌿 Chemical Peel Aftercare Guide

Your peel is designed to refresh your skin — proper aftercare is key to healing beautifully and protecting your results.

Right After Treatment

  • Skin may look pink or sunburned and feel tight or sensitive.

  • Do not pick, rub, or peel off flaking skin — let it shed naturally.

  • Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer as recommended.

First Few Days

  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning, and hot environments (sauna, hot tubs).

  • Use broad-spectrum SPF daily — your skin is extra sensitive to the sun.

  • Skip exfoliants, scrubs, retinoids, and strong acids until fully healed.

  • Stay well hydrated and keep skin moisturized.

Healing Timeline

  • Light flaking/peeling usually begins within 2–3 days and can last up to a week.

  • Deeper peels may take longer to heal — follow your provider’s instructions.

  • Once healed, skin looks brighter, smoother, and more even-toned.

✨ Tip: Protect your results by maintaining a good skincare routine and scheduling peels as recommended for ongoing renewal. Consider using the Dark spot lifting serum, RetCorrect Exfoliator or the pigment correcting system.